In the old days, each game meant more than the one before. The dying hatred between these teams needs rekindling.
After being swept by the Indians, the Yankees are limping into this weekend’s series with the Red Sox. Everything is on the line, too, the division title and a Wild Card spot.
Aaron Judge (photo, Newsday)
After sitting through Wednesday’s lackluster doubleheader loss, I was almost prepared to write off this series. Then something happened. Aaron Judge hit the ball. It wasn’t a towering shot, but it was a high pop that made me think about the slumbering giants on this squad. There’s no better time for the Yankees to wake up and strike back. (I’m channeling my best Yoda while the imperial march theme plays at the stadium.)
The Red Sox looked stellar against the Blue Jays but, to be fair, who hasn’t this year? Even so, the Sox will be coming into this series feeling pretty good about themselves. Chris Sale has been pitching lights-out and the rest of Boston’s starting staff will try to follow his lead.
If the Yankees want to keep pace, they’ll need to make a statement in this four-game series. The way to do that is to get deep into a weak Sox pen, be patient at the plate, and score easy runs off tired arms.
A split is mandatory for the Yankees. A sweep will rev up Yankee fans everywhere.
Let’s face it, though. This rivalry needs help. In the old days, each game meant more than the one before. The dying hatred between these teams needs rekindling.
Enjoy the series!
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